Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health•Decatur, IL

5d•$17 - $25

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support the pharmacy team in promptly, safely, and accurately filling patient prescriptions while providing compassionate service to patients and customers. They help ensure medication needs are met, maintain regulatory compliance, follow professional and ethical standards, and protect patient confidentiality. The role supports CVS Health’s goal of increasing access to care, lowering costs, and improving the quality of care. New Pharmacy Technicians must complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. A manager may restrict duties until those requirements are met. As technicians gain authorization, they can continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. The position requires compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. In select markets, collective bargaining agreement rules may apply.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Meet the licensure requirements applicable in the state of employment.
Ability to concentrate on tasks without distraction.
Customer-service orientation, including helping people in a friendly manner and responding appropriately to customer reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with customers and colleagues, including active listening.
Mathematical reasoning, such as calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
Problem-resolution skills, including recognizing problems and choosing an appropriate course of action.
Ability to meet the physical demands described in the posting, including standing and moving about for sustained periods, fine finger work, reaching, bending and stooping, and spoken communication and hearing.
Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, and inspecting small parts.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally and exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force constantly.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.
Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
PTCB National Certification.
High school diploma or equivalent (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

Manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to support prompt, safe, and accurate prescription filling.
Provide caring service that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
Help ensure patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
Maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality.
Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy applicable state requirements.